Private foundation · Atlanta, GA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Health 1st Foundation Inc.
This foundation says it only funds groups it chooses itself. Don't send an unsolicited application. If your work fits, the usual path is an introduction through someone the foundation already knows, such as a board member or a current grantee. See its board and officers below: do you or your board know any of them?
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $5,000
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $5,000 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $5,000, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County · plus 23 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2024 had also been funded in 2023. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $212K
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $212K | $5,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $178K | $5,000 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Health 1st foundation inc · atlanta · 4043446768 · www.health1stfoundation.com/grant-application
- What to send
- Signed grant application with a cover letter on official letterhead, irs tax-exempt letter, proposed grant budget, and financial statements/form 990.
- Deadlines
- July 31st
Next one: Jul 31, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Applicant organizations must be 501(c)(3) public charities located or operating in georgia with operating activities relating to health care.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Leroy A WilsonChairman
- Ed WoodVice chairman
- James WashingtonTreasurer
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Financial services for education
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meharry Medical College | Nashville, Davidson County | Financial services for education | $5,000 |
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